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Which Statement Regarding Exotoxins and Endotoxins Is True

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Which statement regarding exotoxins and endotoxins is true?


A) Endotoxins and exotoxins are highly immunogenic, allowing for the development of protective antibodies and vaccines.
B) Endotoxin has targeted activity, whereas exotoxins have systemic effects when released.
C) Endotoxin is released from the cell wall of dead bacteria, whereas exotoxin is released from live bacteria.
D) Endotoxins and exotoxins bind to specific receptors on a bacterial cell, leading to the pathological events associated with the toxins.

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